Jefferson County - Board of Supervisors - Minutes - 1997

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JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD MINUTES

TUESDAY, MAY 13, 1997, 8:30 A.M.

Mr. Wendell A. Wilson and Mr. Raymond C. Kisow presiding.

Mr. Foskett led the Pledge of Allegiance.

A moment of silence was observed.

County Clerk Barbara A. Frank called the roll, all members being present, except Ms. Potter.

District 1 Rose M. Schreiber District 2 Jeffrey R. Pieterick

District 3 Lloyd A. Holterman District 4 Denise A. Smith

District 5 Susan L. Lidholm District 6 Ronald D. Buchanan

District 7 Harriet M. Schwoch District 8 Wendell A. Wilson

District 9 Carl F. Jaeger District 10 Dean Kramer

District 11 Leon W. Zimdars District 12 James Hartwig

District 13 Janet Sayre Hoeft District 14 Patrick Curtin

District 15 Albert M. Kovnesky District 16 Raymond C. Kisow, Jr.

District 17 Reuben Schroedl District 18 Alfred J. Foskett

District 19 Peter J. Thomsen, Sr. District 20 Kathleen A. Groskopf

District 21 Iona K. Turner District 22 John L. Weiss

District 23 Lisle Piper, Jr. District 24 Patricia A. Potter

District 25 August J. Lehmann District 26 Richard W. Miller

District 27 Glen Borland District 28 Robert Rupnow

District 29 Frankie Fuller District 30 Lavern Maasz

 

GENERAL FINANCIAL CONDITION

JEFFERSON COUNTY

MAY 1, 1997

Available Cash on Hand

April 1, 1997 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ (257,626.26)

April Receipts - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5,293,671.91

Total Cash - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 5,036,045.65

Disbursements

General - April - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 3,914,507.71

Payroll - April - - - - - - - - - - - - - 962,374.17

Total Disbursements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4,876,881.88

Total Available Cash - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 159,163.77

Cash on Hand (in banks) May 1 - - - - - - - - - $ 623,301.28

Less Outstanding Checks - - - - - - - - - - - - 464,137.51

Total Available Cash - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 159,163.77

Cert. Deposit - Due 10/6/97 - Carlin Park $ 5,000.00

Local Govt. Invest. Pool-Gen. Funds $18,126,693.62 $18,126,693.62

Local Govt. Invest. Pool-Hwy. 135 $ 230,050.68

1997 Interest 3,935.16

$ 233,985.84

Liquidity Management - Bank One Wisconsin $ 3,940,211.27 $ 3,940,211.27

$22,305,890.73

1997 Interest - Super N.O.W. Acct. $ 8,352.22

1997 Interest - L.G.I.P. - Gen. Funds 311,779.58

1997 Interest - Bank One Wisconsin 67,156.01

$ 387,287.81

John E. Jensen

Jefferson County Treasurer

County Clerk Barbara A. Frank read a proclamation signed by County Board Chairman Wendell Wilson designating the week of May 11 through May 17, 1997 as Law Enforcement Week, and May 16, 1997 as Peace Officers Memorial Day.

The proclamation was ordered received and placed on file.

County Clerk Frank read an invitation from the Dodge County Clerk to an open house of the newly constructed Dodge County Administration Building and remodeled offices which will be held on Sunday, June 8, 1997, beginning at 2:00 p.m.

The communication was ordered received and placed on file.

The County Clerk read a letter from State Senator Joanne B. Huelsman, acknowledging receipt of County Board Resolution No. 97-04.

The letter was ordered received and placed on file.

The Clerk read a Notice of Claim from Ronald Wisniewski, 2925 Columbia Drive, Portage, Wisconsin, for $50,000 compensatory and punitive damages based on an alleged assault by another inmate and improper treatment and conditions during the claimant's period of incarceration in the Jefferson County Jail.

The claim was referred to the Corporation Counsel.

Ms. Potter present.

The County Clerk read a Notice of Public Hearing from the Zoning Committee. Petitions for Zoning changes from the following persons are on the hearing agenda for Thursday, May 15, 1997 at 7:00 p.m.: from Residential R-2 (Private Septic) to R-1 (Public Sewer): Douglas Bradt, Town of Lake Mills; from Agricultural A-1 to Business: Randy Schopen, Town of Aztalan; from Agricultural A-1 to A-2: Haki Dehari, Town of Sullivan; Arthur E. Krueger, Town of Ixonia; Dick Weber, Town of Farmington; from Agricultural A-1 to A-3, Rural Residential: William Hertel, Town of Watertown; David and Elaine Kravitz, Town of Watertown; Aari K. Roberts, Town of Watertown; Ray Janusz, Town of Sullivan; John Dahlgren, Town of Oakland; Duane Hathaway, Town of Oakland; Roger Schroeder, Town of Oakland; Steven Vogel, Town of Milford; Al Reinke, Town of Jefferson; Jeff Jaeger, Town of Ixonia; Lauersdorf Farms, Town of Ixonia; Mark Krummen, Town of Aztalan; Lonnie Meyers, Town of Aztalan; Modification of Existing A-3 Zone: Henry Howe, Town of Lake Mills.

Conditional Use Permit Applications from the following persons are on the agenda: Donald and Shirley Lemanski, Town of Sumner; Ronald J. Geyer, Town of Aztalan; John and Nancy Hudson, Town of Aztalan.

The notice was ordered received and placed on file.

Mrs. Turner moved that the minutes of the April 15, 1997 meeting be approved as corrected. Seconded and carried.

As a Special Order of Business, State Representative David Ward presented a brief Legislative update.

Larry D. Eckert, Register of Deeds, presented the annual report for his department.

REGISTER OF DEEDS 1996 ANNUAL REPORT

TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, JEFFERSON COUNTY, WISCONSIN

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:

I hereby submit this report showing the business transacted by the Register of Deeds Office from January 1, 1996 through December 31, 1996.

TOTAL REVENUES COLLECTED: $852,796.00

STATE SHARE: $501,727.29

COUNTY SHARE: $351,068.71

STATE: 1996 1995

Real Estate Transfer Tax $449,819.29 $387,446.73

Children's Trust Fund 12,442.00 8,955.00

Uniform Commercial Code Fees 4,572.00 2,990.00

Land Information Office 34,894.00 28,978.00

TOTAL $501,727.29 $428,369.73

COUNTY:

Real Estate Transfer Tax $112,808.86 $ 97,553.67

Recording and Filing Fees 120,467.40 100,722.50

Uniform Commercial Code Fees 7,645.00 9,318.00

Certified and Copy Fees 40,358.45 37,553.40

Senior Citizens ID Cards 1.00 1.50

Land Information Office 69,788.00 57,956.00

TOTAL $351,068.71 $303,105.07

 

Real Estate Documents Recorded/Filed: 18,020 15,075

Vital Records Filed:

Birth 888 810

Marriage 507 515

Death 658 641

Gratis Certified Copies to

Veterans Service Office 336 327

Receipts for the monies deposited with the County Treasurer are on file in my office.

Respectfully submitted,

Larry D. Eckert

Register of Deeds

Mr. Zimdars moved that the report be accepted, placed on file, and printed in the minutes. Seconded and carried.

Gail Chamberlain, Director of the Jefferson County Health Department, presented the 1996 annual report for that department.

Health and Fun Fair

On August 14, 1996, the Health Department partnered with Jefferson County Human Services for the first ever Health and Fun Fair. Activities included a baby safety shower, entertainment stage, fire department and EMS demonstrations, health information and screenings, local community group booths, Med Flight landing and games and food for all. A cake was served in honor of the Health Department's 75th birthday. Hundreds of people of all ages attended this successful event.

Trade Shows

The Health Department participated in trade shows held in Fort Atkinson and Jefferson. Tetanus shots were given and bike helmets sold.

Reproductive Health Services

Reproductive health and family planning services for low income families were co-located with the Health Department in the clinic area. Services provided include PAP smears, cancer prevention and detection education, pregnancy and HIV testing, physical exams, sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment. Referrals are made for WIC, immunizations, mammograms, medical care, and prenatal care coordination.

Palmyra United Methodist Church Care Committee

The Palmyra United Methodist Church Care Committee donated layettes to the Health Department to give to moms-to-be. Each layette consists of disposable diapers, a baby bottle, a baby toy, perfume for mom, blanket and onesies for baby to wear. The layette arrives in a backpack attached to an adorable cuddly bear lovingly handmade by Marion Ward of Palmyra. The bears are delivered to the moms by the public health nurses at prenatal care coordination home visits.

Partnerships

Jefferson County Health Department has formed partnerships with many community and state-wide groups including: Dodge-Jefferson Healthier Community Partnership; Family Resource Coalition; Delinquency Prevention Policy Board; Head Start Policy Board; Maternal and Child Health Coalition; Wisconsin Conference of Local Public Health Officials; Wisconsin Public Health Association; Wisconsin Homecare Organization; Wisconsin Personal Services Alternatives, Inc.; Community Options Program Advisory Committee; American Cancer Society; American Heart Association; American Red Cross; Prevention Block Grant Advisory Committee; Optimist Club; Tobacco Free Wisconsin Coalition; Children With Special Health Care Needs Grant Consortium; Jefferson County Environmental Health Consortium.

American Cancer Society Relay For Life

Jefferson County Health Department Staff and their families participated in their second annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life to raise $1,200 for the fight against cancer. The group walked for 24 hot, blister and fun filled miles.

Immunizations

The immunization schedule continues to grow in complexity as well as the number of shots received at one visit. The Health Department started giving the chicken pox vaccine in October. In anticipation of a State requirement for all children in sixth grade to be immunized against Hepatitis B, the public health nurses offered education and immunization through in-school clinics. In 1996, the nurses gave almost 3,000 more vaccinations than in 1995.

Sharps Disposal Program

The Health Department recognized a need for safe disposal of used needles and other sharp materials that are considered biomedical waste. A Sharps Disposal Committee was formed with members from the Health Department, Board of Health, Solid Waste Committee and Fort Atkinson Memorial Health Services. Registered sharps disposal sites were set up throughout the County including Jefferson County Health Department, Watertown Department of Public Health, local medical clinics, and the Lake Mills Yard Waste Point. The goal of this program is to keep biomedical waste out of household waste and prevent communicable disease from needlestick injuries.

Tattoo Ordinance

The Health Department Environmental Health Specialist, Lisa Lembke, DVM, drafted an ordinance regulating the practice of tattooing and body piercing that was adopted by the County Board. This ordinance requires licensing of tattoo artists including inspection of the premises and work practices. Education on prevention of bloodborne illness, wound care, and complications from infections is also included. Unannounced inspections and fines for tattooing without a license complete this very comprehensive ordinance with the goal of prevention of bloodborne diseases and infections.

Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

The Health Department continues to screen children for the presence of lead in their blood. Those with elevated blood leads are referred for further testing, public health nurse case management, medical follow-up as needed, and a thorough environmental assessment using various sampling methods. Families who need help with clean-up can borrow a HEPA-vacuum and are educated on how to safely take care of the problem. Follow-up sampling is provided until the environment is found to be safe.

Dodge-Jefferson Healthier Community Partnership

"To become the healthiest community in America" The Dodge-Jefferson Healthier Community Partnership was established to conduct a community health needs assessment, prioritize needs, form action teams and provide for solutions at the root cause level. Primary data was gathered through a random mailed survey and a targeted survey to the resident Hispanic population. 250 secondary data sets were analyzed. A two day strategic planning retreat resulted in setting of priority areas including: Troubled Teens, Child Abuse, Parenting Resources, Child Care, Employment and a Viable Workforce, and Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drug Abuse, Anxiety and Depression.

The Partnership includes representatives from Dodge and Jefferson Counties and the City of Watertown Health Departments, Human Services, UW-Extension, business, community groups, hospitals, schools, law enforcement, legislators, county board and city council and others. Action teams will continue the effort to promote resilient families at the community level.

Wisconsin Women's Cancer Control Program

The Health Department receives grant funds to coordinate a women's cancer control program. A total of 41 women were enrolled with 37 receiving free mammograms and 25 obtaining PAP smears. Of those, one person was diagnosed with breast cancer and one had surgery. Many other women received educational information on the importance of early screening and detection for cancer. The Health Department formed partnerships with area physicians, clinics and hospitals to serve as providers and enhance health services to women in the community.

Home Health Program

The Home Health Program continued to provide physical, occupational and speech therapies, skilled registered nursing and certified home health aide services. These services, which are funded through Medicare, Medical Assistance, private insurance and private pay allow the person to remain in their own home environment.

Newsletter Wins Award

The Health Department monthly newsletter received the 1996 Maternal and Child Health Achievement Award in the Sustained Public Information Program Category. The award was presented to Director Gail Chamberlain at an awards luncheon held in Madison.

"This excellent and pioneering publication well deserves to be recognized with a MCH Achievement Award." Herb Bostrom, Director of the Southern Region Office, Bureau of Public Health, Division of Health

"I have thoroughly enjoyed and learned a lot from your newsletter." Bernice Owen, RN, Ph.D., Professor of Nursing, UW-Madison School of Nursing

"What a great way to get the word out to medical providers about your programs." Dr. Richard Aronson, Division of Health

This award winning newsletter was part of a poster display at the Wisconsin Public Health Association Annual Meeting. Many attendees signed up to receive the newsletter which has served as a model throughout the state.

Personal Care Program

The Personal Care Program formed a partnership with St. Coletta to enable them to bill Medical Assistance for personal care services provided to St. Coletta residents in the community.

The Personal Care Program also initiated an in-home medication management program for people who need help in setting up their pills.

Partnerships With Managed Care

The Health Department signed Memorandums Of Understanding (MOUs) with the four HMOs serving the Medical Assistance population including Genesis, Dean Care, Physician's Plus and MercyCare. The MOUs allow for the Health Department to continue to be reimbursed for Health Check exams and immunizations. In addition, the HMOs have agreed to refer pregnant women into the successful prenatal care coordination program and look to the Health Department for expertise in the area of childhood lead poisoning prevention. This includes referral of children with elevated blood lead levels for follow-up and environmental inspections.

Ms. Smith moved that the report be accepted, placed on file, and portions printed in the minutes. Seconded and carried.

ICC Director Michael G. Condit presented the annual report for the ICC Data Processing Commission.

TO THE HONORABLE JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The ICC Data Processing Commission was formed in the fall of 1980 under Section 66.30 of the Wisconsin Statutes as a governmental cooperative to provide data processing/computing services to the Commission members, currently Jefferson and Dodge Counties. The Commission is a Wisconsin public agency and all ICC Data Processing Commission employees are public employees, just like the County employees. In concept, ICC is the data processing department for the two Counties. Originally, the support provided by the ICC Commission personnel concerned mainframe computing applications, but in 1985 the scope of services was expanded to include personal computers, networks, and specialized equipment and software as well. The concept of ICC is to provide efficient use of limited data processing funds by providing standardized equipment and software, sharing costs, equipment resources, and personnel expertise.

The ICC Data Processing Commission is governed by a Board of Commissioners which includes representatives from both Counties, and meets on a monthly basis. All meetings are subject to the provisions of the Wisconsin Open Meeting Law, and County Supervisors, of course, are welcome to attend. Meeting dates and locations are posted along with notices of other County meetings. The ICC Board of Commissioners consists of three voting members from each County and functions similar to other County supervising committees. The Board of Commissioners hires a Director to administer the agency and supervise the day-to-day activities of the Commission. I was appointed to the Director's position in 1989, having been employed in similar positions in other Wisconsin public agency data processing departments for many years. The Commission's main office is located in Jefferson County facilities in a building adjacent to the Countryside Home. The ICC mainframe computer is located there and individual personal computers in County offices may or may not be connected by high-speed leased telephone lines to the mainframe computer for operation as a remote data terminal, depending on the needs of the individual County worker or department.

During the years of its existence the ICC Data Processing Commission has implemented several mainframe computer applications that serve the Office of Administration, County Clerk, Register of Deeds, Land Information Department, Human Services, and Treasurer. We are currently working on implementing a vendor provided comprehensive financial accounting system which will incorporate several major enhancements, and we've been asked to participate in the Jefferson County Land Records Modernization Plan. The automation aspects of this project will include a linking of the mainframe land attribute data to a Geographic Information Mapping and Document Imaging System in the Register of Deeds Department with networks connecting several County offices. Of course, we continue to support and implement enhancements to previously completed mainframe systems as changes occur or new reporting mandates are received from State agencies and other authorities.

Since the inception of ICC, a mainframe computer located in Jefferson County has served the needs of both Counties for supporting the traditional administrative data processing applications. We are in the final stages of a two-year project to convert the mainframe software systems to run on a more modern mid-range computer, the IBM AS/400, with one installed in each County. At this time we have converted the Assessment and Taxation System and the Register of Deeds Index System to the new AS/400 computer. Tax bills were produced on the new computer last fall, and all tax receipting is taking place on the new computer. Later this summer we plan on converting the Payroll System to run on the new AS/400 computer, and we'll be implementing a vendor-provided General Ledger and Accounts Payable System. Once these are converted, we'll discontinue use of the Unisys computer, and the "mainframe era" of processing will come to an end in Jefferson County.

The fastest growth area of the Commission, however, continues to be personal computers, and especially networks. This area is also becoming more complex as more users and County Departments advance to the level of sophistication where networking with other personal computers is required. In today's environment, it is much more common for a new computer to be installed in a network situation than to be a "stand-alone" computer. The following information demonstrates the growth of personal computers in Jefferson County: During 1993 I reported to you that there were 117 personal computers installed in Jefferson County offices. By May of 1994 that number was 150, we were supporting about 170 in 1995, and 190 in 1996. At this time in 1997 there are about 239 personal computers installed in Jefferson County Departments. Thus, in four years the number of PCs has increased by over 100%! These computers are used for a variety of applications in the various Departments in which they are installed. We employ four microcomputer support personnel (two are permanently assigned to Jefferson County) who are available to work one-on-one with user personnel in learning the features of the supported software packages, provide support for defining applications, and generally "trouble-shoot" problem areas that develop. We also periodically conduct classroom sessions for small group instruction. In early 1995 we were assigned space for a training room/ICC office in the basement level of the Courthouse. We have six permanently assigned PCs installed there and one of our staff members uses that area as her primary work location.

In addition to the staff support for personal computer software applications, ICC also provides support for the hardware components. We pre-configure and test the hardware and install it in the user departments. If required, we install network hardware and software, and connect the workstations to the networks. When the equipment malfunctions, we fix it, or replace it. All of our efforts in this area are geared to providing a working machine which enables County employees to perform their duties as efficiently as possible.

Among the more significant events in the last year in the personal computer and networking areas: We have connected all of the County buildings together with leased phone lines. It will soon be possible for any computer connected to a network in any County building to be able to electronically communicate to any other computer connected to a network in any other building. This arrangement will be used for remote inquiry into the new Financial Accounting System, electronic mail (e-mail) communication between staff, and electronic transfer of files from one computer to another. Also, within the last year we have seen the influx of notebook computers into the Human Services Department for professional staff to use in client situations in the field. I anticipate this type of use to increase. Finally, a new technology for us -- electronic Document Imaging -- has been implemented in the Register of Deeds Office. This application involves the filing of an electronic representation of the actual legal document submitted for filing in the Department for future retrieval, review, and laser printing, if necessary. We're also in the final stages of implementing the new KRONOS electronic timekeeping system for employee time reporting and data collection.

The ICC Data Processing Commission financial situation continues to be very healthy, and our agency is audited each year by an independent outside auditing firm. The most recent audit report is available for review in the County Clerk's Office for those of you who are interested. We do not currently have any outstanding bank loans or other long-term financial commitments.

I would like to invite each of you to visit our offices at 1425 Wisconsin Drive in Jefferson. If you ever have any questions about our operations, please feel free to contact me at 674-2303.

Mr. Buchanan moved that the report be accepted, placed on file and printed in the minutes.

Clerk of Circuit Court Kenneth M. Schopen presented the annual report for his department.

TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND THE JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Case Filing/Disposition Summary for 1996

Filed Disposed*

Felony 469 381

Misdemeanors 879 672

Criminal Traffic 647 478

Traffic Forfeiture 8,369 8,280

Forfeiture Non-Traffic 961 938

TOTAL CRIMINAL/TRAFFIC/FORFEITURE 11,325 10,749

Civil (Large Claims) 400 298

Divorce 354 188

Other Family (Paternities, URESAs, etc.) 189 136

Small Claims 1,740 1,717

TOTAL CIVIL CASES 2,683 2,339

Juvenile Delinquency 299 290

Children in Need of Protection/Services 121 115

TOTAL JUVENILE CASES 420 405

TOTAL CASES - 1996 14,428 13,493

*Figures represent only those cases filed in 1996.

Case filings in 1996 were significantly higher than those of 1995. The most dramatic increase was with criminal case filings, up 17% over the previous year. Civil case filings remained relatively unchanged.

Total alimony and support collected during 1996 was $10,856,310.34, A 3% increase over 1995's figure. The State of Wisconsin was reimbursed $1,289,339 for IV-D funds.

$1,152,818 was paid over to the State of Wisconsin for fees, including fines, penalty assessment surcharges, court fees, driver improvement surcharges, automation fees, and crime and victim fees. This is a 25% increase over the 1995 figure, due largely to a legislative change in October of 1995 where the State collects an additional 12.5% of fines collected in State traffic and forfeiture actions. $620,020 was paid over to Jefferson County for its share of fines and forfeitures, up 8% from the previous year. $14,450 was disbursed to various county municipalities as their share of municipal traffic revenues. $351,347 was transferred to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department revenue account for county ordinance forfeitures and its share of state fines and forfeitures. This is a 15% increase over last year's figure. Interest collected on various accounts totalled $24,994.69.

As numbers indicate, 1996 was a very busy year for the three Circuit Courts. Early in the year we added a reserve Judge four days per month to hear small claims and traffic cases, take pleas and impose sentencing in criminal matters, and largely assist the Intake Judge. The Courts conducted 31 jury trials. Our Child Support bookkeeping clerks successfully completed the arduous process of converting to the State designed KIDS program in July, and our general bookkeeping system converted to the CCAP financial program in August.

We cordially invite the Board to tour our offices and court facilities at their convenience.

Respectfully submitted,

Kenneth M. Schopen

Clerk of Circuit Court

Mr. Buchanan moved that the report be accepted, placed on file, and

portions printed in the minutes. Seconded and carried.

The annual report for the Highway Department was presented by Highway Commissioner Jeffrey Haas.

1996 Annual Highway Financial Report

Mr. Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Honorable Board of Supervisors, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.

It is my pleasure to present to you the annual financial report for operations of the Jefferson County Highway Department. The Highway Department had an excellent year in all areas of our operations.

In addition to the maintenance and construction activities on the County and State Trunk Systems, Highway Department forces provided services for numerous other municipalities and units of government. These projects included 16.63 miles of bituminous paving, 13.35 miles of limerock shouldering and 41.41 miles of sealcoating. Additional work included: ditch cleaning, rip-rap placement, erosion control and seeding, brush cutting, tree trimming, bridge repairs, culvert replacements and repairs, guard rail installation and repair, pavement repairs, and shoulder repairs.

We performed 22 culvert replacements in various townships, including: one (1) each in the Townships of Concord, Ixonia, Hebron, Jefferson and Oakland; two (2) each in the Townships of Cold Spring and Lake Mills; five (5) culverts in the Township of Farmington; and eight (8) culverts in the Township of Koshkonong. These ranged in size from 18 inch diameter by 24 feet in length, to a culvert measuring 60 inches in diameter and 60 feet long. These projects included excavating the old culvert, disposing of the spoil materials, placement of the new culvert, backfilling, and patching with blacktop.

Crews buried and hauled stone fences, and did stump removal for the Town of Farmington. Our grade crew constructed the township portion of Otto Lane in and for the Township of Watertown. The bridge crew repaired, replaced, and installed new guard rail in various townships, including a stretch on Betschler Road in the Town of Jefferson.

In addition to all these activities and jobs, we had 13 units perform winter maintenance for seven (7) townships. We also carried out summer maintenance projects, such as blacktop patching and mowing, repairing of equipment for municipalities, and repairing and erecting roadway signs in various municipalities.

The total cost of work completed for local units of government, townships, villages, and cities, was $1,287,627.98. This is in comparison to $1,436,265 in 1995. This decrease of just under $150,000 can mainly be attributed to reduced levels of local government spending on road construction projects such as paving and sealcoating.

On the county trunk highway system our road construction crews paved 20.84 miles of highway, sealcoated 23.78 miles, placed limerock shoulders on 41.68 miles, and laid blacktop shoulders on 0.58 mile. Our grade crew reconstructed 2.04 miles of County Trunk Highway "Q" from the D.N.R. Glacial Drumlin Bike Trail to County Trunk Highway "B", in the Aztalan State Park area.

Our crews also completed demolition of nine (9) parcels for the D.N.R. funded Blackhawk Island Floodplain Acquisition Project. This work involved demolition of structures, abandonment of point wells and septic systems in accordance with State Statutes and D.N.R. requirements, and finish grading and seeding, to restore the properties to a natural state as much as possible.

We finished work for the Department of Natural Resources on the Princess Point Statewide Wetland Mitigation Bank Project located along the south side of the Scuppernong River on the westerly side of County Trunk Highway"D" in the Town of Cold Spring. This work entailed cutting out areas of existing berms, filling in drainage ditches, placing and grading limerock base course for an access road, and installation of a security gate. The area will be used by the D.N.R. to offset wetland losses on projects throughout the state where wetlands might be disturbed and no on-site mitigation can be accomplished.

Additionally, we installed drainage tiles and constructed roadways for the County Fair Park, assisted the City of Jefferson on the Jackson Street reconstruction project, and stripped overburden at various County operated gravel extraction areas.

Our bridge crew replaced over 1200 feet of old guard cable with flex beam guard rail on County Trunk Highway "K", along with doing numerous repairs and replacements of existing guard rail damaged by accidents on the county trunk system. They poured concrete slabs for picnic table areas at the State Trunk Highway "26" wayside south of Fort Atkinson, and the State Trunk Highway "16" wayside east of Ixonia. These projects were over-and-above the normal activities of bridge repairs, concrete and blacktop pavement repairs, culvert repairs, and assorted special projects this crew performs year-round.

Our bituminous asphalt hot mix plant produced 65,860 tons of material in 1996. This compares to 63,468 tons in 1995.

The crushing operation crushed 176,635 tons of various materials for department operations. This includes 89,732 tons of gravel for the blacktop mix plant; 73,810 tons of limerock for base course, shoulder material, culvert pipe bedding, and erosion control applications; and 13,093 tons of sand used for our winter maintenance activities. They also screened topsoil for use on various maintenance and construction projects.

On the maintenance end of our operations, we did general patrol work on eight (8) State sections, each averaging 52 lane miles in length. We also performed general patrol work on eight (8) County sections, each averaging 60 lane miles in length. The budgeted cost of patrolling these eight (8) County patrol sections in 1996 was $850,000, exclusive of winter maintenance activities. This work includes roadside mowing, shoulder dragging, litter pick-up, cleaning culvert pipes, patching roads, and placing marker posts at culverts and intersections.

County forces cut down 37 dead, damaged, or diseased trees on County sections, and 26 trees on State sections.

We replaced deteriorated and vandalized signs throughout the county trunk system along with some signing work in various townships. Currently, we are in the process of applying for a Federal grant to be used for establishing a sign inventory program which will allow us to computerize our sign inventory and keep track of the age and appearance of our signs in a more efficient manner.

We also had 138.81 miles of highway centerline painted and 96.83 miles of highway edgeline painted on county trunk highways.

We have a controlled equipment maintenance program. As part of this program we use an engine oil testing program which allows us to spot engine problems before they become serious. This has helped the department in minimizing equipment maintenance and repair expenses, and extended the useful life of our equipment.

A machinery rental rate is used when charging costs on all equipment used in maintaining or constructing all projects worked on by the Highway Department. This machinery rental rate is negotiated between the counties and the State Department of Transportation.

The formula uses:

  • 1. Previous equipment costs, plus a percentage increase for inflation.

    2. Five year average costs.

    3. Items considered in the formula include: cost trends, repair parts, labor for repairs, overhead, lubricants, tires, fuel, and the cost of capital.

  • I appreciate your attentiveness during this presentation. While many of the figures I have quoted are found in this financial report, many of my comments have been provided to explain the actual activities between the numbers.

    As always, all of you are welcome to contact me at any time with questions or concerns. I would also be pleased to show anyone a more detailed look of our operations by conducting a review of our shop grounds and operations throughout the county.

    Respectfully submitted,

    Jeffrey L. Haas

    Highway Commissioner

    Mr. Maasz moved that the report be accepted, placed on file, and portions printed in the minutes. Seconded and carried.

    Mr. Buchanan read Resolution No. 97-07.

    WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable that a small amount of cash be made available to the Jefferson County Clerk's office so that appropriate monies are available to make change for the public who conduct business within that office, and

    WHEREAS, the Audit Committee of the County Board has received the request and recommends its approval,

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that there is hereby established a revolving cash fund of $75.00 for the use of the County Clerk's office, and

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is directed to establish a County Clerk Revolving Change Account 100-12-11830-000-000 in the sum of $75.00.

    Mr. Buchanan moved that Resolution No. 97-07 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

    Ayes: Schreiber, Pieterick, Holterman, Smith, Lidholm, Buchanan, Schwoch, Wilson, Jaeger, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Curtin, Kovnesky, Kisow, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Groskopf, Turner, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Miller, Borland, Rupnow, Fuller, Maasz. Total 30.

    Noes: 0.

    Absent: 0.

    Mr. Buchanan read Resolution No. 97-08.

    WHEREAS, Resolution 96-24, adopted July 9, 1996, provided for borrowing the sum of up to $500,000 from Farmers & Merchants Bank to finance remediation of environmental contamination at the Jefferson County Highway Department, and

    WHEREAS, it is necessary to expand the line of credit to $1,000,000 to cover the costs of excavation and removal of contaminated soil, and

    WHEREAS, all funds borrowed are reimbursable by the State of Wisconsin Petroleum Environmental Fund,

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that either the County Administrator, Willard D. Hausen, or the County Board Chairman, Wendell A. Wilson, is authorized to execute such documents as are necessary for said financing at Farmers & Merchants Bank, Jefferson, Wisconsin.

    Mr. Buchanan moved that Resolution No. 97-08 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

    Ayes: Schreiber, Pieterick, Holterman, Smith, Lidholm, Buchanan, Schwoch, Wilson, Jaeger, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Curtin, Kovnesky, Kisow, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Groskopf, Turner, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Miller, Borland, Rupnow, Fuller, Maasz. Total 30.

    Noes: 0.

    Absent: 0.

    Mrs. Smith read Resolution No. 97-09.

    RESOLVED that in line with County policy regarding expenses at meetings outside the State of Wisconsin, the mileage and necessary expenses of Beth Gebhardt, Countryside D.D. Program Director to attend the National Conference of Qualified Mental Retardation Professionals (QMRPs) at St. Paul, Minnesota from August 12 through August 15, 1997 be allowed, but not to exceed $300.00. Money to come from Countryside Account No. 600-35-54210-300-00.

    Mrs. Smith moved that Resolution No. 97-09 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

    Mr. Maasz read Resolution No. 97-10.

    Your Committee, to whom was referred the petitions of the following towns, villages and cities for the construction and repair of roads and streets with county aid as provided by the Wisconsin Statutes under Section 83.14 and Section 83.03(1), reports that the following municipalities have complied with the law,

    THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that their requests be granted as follows:

    TOWNS NAMES OF ROADS OR STREET AMOUNT

    Aztalan Various Town Roads $ 3,451.00

    Cold Spring Various Town Roads 2,499.00

    Concord Various Town Roads 4,981.00

    Farmington Various Town Roads 5,676.00

    Hebron Various Town Roads 3,726.00

    Ixonia Various Town Roads 6,114.00

    Jefferson Various Town Roads 4,387.00

    Koshkonong Various Town Roads 6,596.00

    Lake Mills Various Town Roads 3,715.00

    Milford Various Town Roads 4,256.00

    Oakland Various Town Roads 4,741.00

    Palmyra Various Town Roads 3,795.00

    Sullivan Various Town Roads 3,833.00

    Sumner Various Town Roads 2,543.00

    Waterloo Various Town Roads 3,973.00

    Watertown Various Town Roads 5,699.00

    VILLAGES

    Johnson Creek Various Village Streets 2,000.00

    Palmyra Various Village Streets 2,000.00

    Sullivan Various Village Streets 2,000.00

    CITIES

    Fort Atkinson Various City Streets 5,199.00

    Jefferson Various City Streets 3,464.00

    Lake Mills Various City Streets 0.00

    Waterloo Various City Streets 2,000.00

    Watertown Various City Streets 6,266.00

    $92,914.00

    In order to receive aid set forth in the petition, funds for the entire cost of the improvements must be advanced to the County Highway Department before any work can commence. The full deposit or advance must be in the Highway Office no later than June 1, 1997, following the petitioning, by orders of the Highway Committee. If the full deposit or advance is not in the Highway Office by June 1, 1997, the municipality will forfeit its monies for that year.

    AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk be instructed to levy the sum of Ninety-two Thousand Nine Hundred Fourteen Dollars ($92,914.00) on all taxable property, the County's share of the cost for such construction and repair work to be collected in the tax roll of 1997.

    Mr. Maasz moved that Resolution No. 97-10 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

    Ayes: Schreiber, Pieterick, Holterman, Smith, Lidholm, Buchanan, Schwoch, Wilson, Jaeger, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Curtin, Kovnesky, Kisow, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Groskopf, Turner, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Miller, Borland, Rupnow, Fuller, Maasz. Total 30.

    Noes: 0.

    Absent: 0.

    Mr. Maasz read Resolution No. 97-11.

    WHEREAS, Jefferson County's, as well as all of Wisconsin's, economic well- being depends on a quality, safe, and efficient transportation system, and

    WHEREAS, Wisconsin's transportation infrastructure is currently underfunded to the point that the quality of the system cannot be maintained and existing funding levels are totally inadequate to address emerging transportation needs, and

    WHEREAS, the inadequacy of existing funding levels has been recognized by numerous organizations, including the Department of Transportation, the Transportation Development Association of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Legislative Audit Bureau, the Transportation Finance Study Committee, the Wisconsin County Highway Association, and the Wisconsin Counties Association, as well as many others, and

    WHEREAS, failure to invest in our transportation system will result in a deterioration in the quality of life of our citizens; jeopardize the public safety; create major impediments to the economic growth in the state; and make Wisconsin's businesses and industries less competitive in the state, national, and world markets, and

    WHEREAS, failure to address transportation infrastructure investments in the 1997-1999 State of Wisconsin Biennial Budget will result in higher costs and the need for even more sizable user fee increases in subsequent budgets.

    NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors supports the following user fee increases to be devoted to transportation funding; a three (3) cent per gallon increase in the motor fuel tax; a ten (10) dollar increase in motor vehicle registration fees; and the modification of the gas tax indexing formula to eliminate the consumption factor; and

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors asks that these revenues be used to answer pressing needs in our transportation system, including: rehabilitation, reconstruction, and resurfacing of state highways such as STH "26", STH "106", STH "16", STH "89", USH "12", USH "18", and others, in Jefferson County; increase funds for local roads and streets, including returning counties to a 30 percent share of costs in General Transportation Aids and enhancing the County Highway Improvement Program; and enhancing and improving other modes such as mass transit, intercity bus service, rails, harbors, and aviation.

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Governor Tommy G. Thompson, our State Representatives and Senators, Department of Transportation Secretary Charles Thompson, and the Wisconsin Counties Association.

    Mr. Maasz moved that Resolution No. 97-11 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

    Mrs. Turner moved that Ordinance No. 97-02 be taken from the table. Seconded and carried.

    Mrs. Turner read Ordinance No. 97-02.

    WHEREAS, it is desirable to amend the County Board Rules to make proper note in the County Board minutes of a member's abstention from voting due to a conflict of interest,

    THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF JEFFERSON DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

    1. Section 3.03(4) shall be amended by adding at the end thereof:

    A member with a conflict of interest shall advise the Clerk and the Chair of the conflict prior to discussion of or voting on the item to which the conflict of interest pertains. Thereafter, such member shall not participate in the discussion or vote thereon. The minutes shall reflect the member's statement and the fact that the member has abstained from discussion and voting on the item in question.

    2. Section 3.03(7) shall be amended to read as follows:

    (7) On a roll call vote every member present shall vote except that a member who has abstained in accordance with the procedures set forth above. may, because of a conflict of interest or other special cause, be excused from voting by the Chairperson. A member has the right to change his/her vote up to the time the vote is announced by the Clerk. The Clerk shall give notice before locking in the votes on the voting machine.

  • [Note: Pursuant to Section 3.09 of the Board Rules, amendments must be passed by a two-thirds vote. Amendments are introduced at one session of the Board and laid on the table until the next session for action.]
  • Mrs. Turner moved that Ordinance No. 97-02 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

    Ayes: Schreiber, Pieterick, Holterman, Smith, Lidholm, Buchanan, Schwoch, Wilson, Jaeger, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Curtin, Kovnesky, Kisow, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Groskopf, Turner, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Miller, Borland, Rupnow, Fuller, Maasz. Total 30.

    Noes: 0.

    Absent: 0.

    Mrs. Turner read Resolution No. 97-12.

    WHEREAS, Section 3.01 of the County Board Rules establishes the regular County Board meeting dates, and

    WHEREAS, the date established for the June, 1997 County Board meeting is in conflict with matters scheduled for certain members of County Board (Highway Committee - Summer Road School: June 9 - 12, 1997 La Crosse, Wisconsin).

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Section 3.01 of the County Board Rules is hereby amended and the regular June, 1997 meeting shall be held on Tuesday, June 17, 1997 at 8:30 a.m.

    Mrs. Turner moved that Resolution No. 97-12 be adopted. Seconded and lost by the following roll call:

    Ayes: Wilson, Jaeger, Kramer, Hartwig, Kovnesky, Schroedl, Thomsen, Turner, Weiss, Piper, Maasz. Total 11.

    Noes: Schreiber, Pieterick, Holterman, Smith, Lidholm, Buchanan, Schwoch, Zimdars, Hoeft, Curtin, Kisow, Foskett, Groskopf, Potter, Lehmann, Miller, Borland, Rupnow, Fuller. Total 19.

    Absent: 0.

    Mrs. Turner read Resolution No. 97-13.

    WHEREAS, Resolution 95-39 provides a maximum of $300 for reimbursement for out-of-state travel on County business, and

    WHEREAS, the National Association of Counties convention will be held in Baltimore, Maryland this year, and

    WHEREAS, it is desirable for the Chairman or his designee to attend such convention,

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chairman or his designee, if attending said convention, may be reimbursed up to the total sum of $1,000, such reimbursement to come from the appropriate County Board accounts for travel, lodging, meals, and registration.

    Mrs. Turner moved that Resolution No. 97-13 be adopted. Seconded and lost by the following roll call:

    Ayes: Schreiber, Pieterick, Holterman, Smith, Lidholm, Schwoch, Jaeger, Hoeft, Kisow, Groskopf, Potter, Lehmann, Fuller, Maasz. Total 14.

    Noes: Buchanan, Wilson, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Curtin, Kovnesky, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Turner, Weiss, Piper, Miller, Borland, Rupnow. Total 16.

    Absent: 0.

    Mrs. Turner read Resolution No. 97-14.

    BE IT RESOLVED that the Jefferson County Board in regular session assembled this 13th day of May, express and does hereby express its approval of the following Legislative Bill:

    AB-199 Sheriff Fee: Real Estate Sale. To provide that a sheriff shall collect a fee of 1% of the total sale price (now, $50.00) of real estate sold by the sheriff under a judgment or order of a court. To increase the nonrefundable portion of the fee to $100.00 (now, $25.00).

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent by the County Clerk to all Jefferson County State Senators, State Representatives, and Wisconsin Counties Association.

    Mrs. Turner moved that Resolution No. 97-14 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

    Mrs. Turner read Resolution No. 97-15.

    BE IT RESOLVED that the Jefferson County Board in regular session assembled this 13th day of May, express and does hereby express its disapproval of the following Legislative Bill:

    AB-217 Wisconsin Retirement System: Certain DNR Employees. To include employees of the department of natural resources (DNR) appointed to exercise powers of police supervision over state-owned lands and property in the definition of protective occupation participant and eligibility for early retirement with a higher percent multiplier under the Wisconsin retirement system. Credit for such service not to be granted for service prior to act's effective date.

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent by the County Clerk to all Jefferson County State Senators, State Representatives, and Wisconsin Counties Association.

    Mrs. Turner moved that Resolution No. 97-15 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

    Mrs. Turner read Resolution No. 97-16.

    BE IT RESOLVED that the Jefferson County Board in regular session assembled this 13th day of May, express and does hereby express its disapproval of the following Legislative Bill:

    AB-224 Wisconsin Retirement System: Parole Officers, Certain Prison Employees. To include state probation and parole officers in the definition of protective occupation participant and eligibility for early retirement with a higher percent multiplier under the Wisconsin retirement system. To include librarians, social workers and teachers employed at a state correctional institution or secured correctional facility or a secure mental health unit or facility for sexually violent persons in definition of protective occupation participant. Credit for such service not to be granted for service prior to act's effective date.

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent by the County Clerk to all Jefferson County State Senators, State Representatives, and Wisconsin Counties Association.

    Mrs. Turner moved that Resolution No. 97-16 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

    Mrs. Turner read Ordinance No. 97-05.

    WHEREAS, Section 59.10(1) of the Wisconsin Statutes provides that counties of less than 500,000 in population, and which consist of more than one town, may become self-organized counties, and

    WHEREAS, a county which has elected to become self-organized is empowered to change the statutory method of filling mid-term vacancies on the county board, provide for concurrent or staggered supervisor terms, or alter the form of compensation for supervisors which is currently limited to one per diem daily, regardless of the number of meetings attended, and

    WHEREAS, the Legislation and Rules Committee recommends becoming self-organized so that the County may use any or all of the above-described additional powers at such time as the Board may deem it appropriate,

    NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNTY BOARD DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

    Section 1. Jefferson County elects to become a self-organized county pursuant to Section 59.10(1), Wisconsin Statutes.

    Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and publication as required by law.

    Mrs. Turner moved that Ordinance No. 97-05 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

    Ayes: Schreiber, Pieterick, Holterman, Smith, Lidholm, Buchanan, Schwoch, Jaeger, Kramer, Zimdars, Hoeft, Curtin, Kovnesky, Thomsen, Groskopf, Turner, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Miller, Borland, Fuller. Total 23.

    Noes: Wilson, Hartwig, Kisow, Schroedl, Foskett, Rupnow, Maasz. Total 7.

    Absent: 0.

    Mr. Jaeger read Resolution No. 97-17.

    WHEREAS, in 1975 Jefferson County purchased approximately 104 acres along Highway 26 south of Johnson Creek for the future purpose of a solid waste site or use as a public park, and

    WHEREAS, a portion of the above-described property has been previously named Bicentennial Park and managed by the Parks Department, and

    WHEREAS, it is no longer desirable or feasible in today's environment to utilize said site as a solid waste disposal area,

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the above-described land shall be designated part of the Jefferson County Parks System.

    Mr. Jaeger moved that Resolution No. 97-17 be adopted. Seconded and carried.

    Mr. Lehmann read Report No. 2 of the Zoning Committee.

    TO THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

    The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Committee, having considered petitions to amend the Zoning Ordinance of Jefferson County, filed for public hearing January 20 and April 17, 1997 as required by law pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes, notice thereof having been given, and being duly advised of the wishes of the town boards and persons in the areas affected, hereby makes the following recommendations:

    APPROVAL OF PETITIONS 1864A-97, 1883A-97,

    1884A-97 AND 1886A-97

    DENIAL OF PETITIONS 1882A-97, 1885A-97,

    1887A-97 AND 1888A-97

    Petition 1882A-97 was a request by Harold Hachtel to create a four acre agribusiness zone for a show horse training and sales brokering facility on CTH Y in the Town of Jefferson. This is recommended for denial due to the prevalence of prime agricultural soils on the site.

    Likewise, Petition 1885A-97 is recommended for denial in part because of the prevalence of prime agricultural soils, and due to the Town Board's objections to the proposal. This was a request filed by Bob Greener to create a lot around existing farm buildings on Morningside Lane in the Town of Hebron.

    Carl Eggert had requested rezoning of 1.25 acres along CTH G in the Town of Waterloo with Petition 1887A-97. This is recommended for denial due to the prevalence of prime agricultural soils.

    Similarly, Petition 1888A-97, also filed by Carl Eggert to create a new two acre rural residential building site along CTH G in the Town of Waterloo, is recommended for denial due to the prevalence of prime agricultural soils.

    An approval in any the above instances would be contrary to the goals and objectives of the Jefferson County Agricultural Preservation Plan, the Jefferson County Zoning Ordinance, and Chapter 91 of state statutes.

     

    Dated this Sixth Day of May, 1997

    August J. Lehmann, Secretary

    Mr. Lehmann moved that the report be accepted by voice vote under suspension of the rules. Seconded and carried.

     

     

    Mr. Lehmann read Ordinance No. 97-06.

     

    WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors has heretofore been petitioned to amend the Jefferson County Zoning Ordinance, and

    WHEREAS, Petition 1864A-97 had been referred to the Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Committee for public hearing on January 20, 1997, and Petitions 1883A-97, 1884A-97 and 1886A-97 had been referred for public hearing on April 17, 1997, and

    WHEREAS, the proposed amendments have been given due consideration by the Board of Supervisors in open session,

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors does amend the Zoning Ordinance of Jefferson County (and accompanying zoning maps) as follows:

    FROM AGRICULTURAL A-1 AND COMMUNITY TO A-3, RURAL RESIDENTIAL

    Rezone Parcel 07-16-16-41-008 (0.84 Acre) and part of Parcels 07-16-15-32-13 (21.772 Acres) and 07-16-15-33 (9.8 Acres) to create three new residential building sites: one of 2.3 acres, one of 3.3. acres, and one of 10 acres near N6190 CTH F in the Town of Concord. This action is conditioned upon receipt by Zoning of a soil test for each lot showing sites for installation of both initial and replacement private sewage systems, and for approval and recording of a final certified survey map. (1864A-97 - Daniel Malone)

    FROM AGRICULTURAL A-1 TO A-2

    Rezone to allow for a one-year agribusiness use at W5051 USH 18 on Parcel 06-14-12-12 (37.826 Acres) in the Town of Jefferson.

    (1883A-97 - Gladys and Robert Vogel)

    FROM AGRICULTURAL A-1 TO A-3, RURAL RESIDENTIAL

    Rezone to create a three acre residential building site on North Helenville Road from Parcel 07-15-23-32 (40 Acres), Town of Farmington). This action is conditioned upon receipt by Zoning of a soil test showing sites for installation of both initial and replacement private sewage systems, and upon approval and recording of a final certified survey map. (1884A-97 - Kenneth and Evelyn Fischer)

    Create a 2.1 acre rural residential building site from part of Parcel 06-16-30-41 (40 Acres). The site is along Hanson Road in the Town of Sullivan. This action is conditioned upon receipt by Zoning of a soil test showing sites for installation of both initial and replacement private sewage systems, and upon approval and recording of a final certified survey map. Further conditions call for removal of all salvage and junk materials on the property with Zoning Office inspection prior to signing of the final map. (1886A-97 - Donald and Carole Lucht)

    Mr. Lehmann moved that Ordinance No. 97-06 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

    Ayes: Schreiber, Pieterick, Holterman, Smith, Buchanan, Wilson, Jaeger, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Curtin, Kovnesky, Kisow, Schroedl, Foskett, Thomsen, Groskopf, Turner, Weiss, Piper, Lehmann, Miller, Borland, Fuller, Maasz. Total 25.

    Noes: Lidholm, Schwoch, Hoeft, Rupnow. Total 4.

    Absent: Potter. Total 1.

    Mr. Lehmann read Ordinance No. 97-07.

    WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors has heretofore been petitioned to amend the Jefferson County Zoning Ordinance, and

    WHEREAS, Petitions 1882A-97, 1885A-97, 1887A-97 and 1888A-97 were referred to the Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Committee for public hearing on April 17, 1997, and

    WHEREAS, the proposed amendments have been given due consideration by the Board of Supervisors in open session,

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors does deny Petitions 1882A-97, 1885A-97, 1887A-97 and 1888A-97 and that no change shall be allowed:

     

     

     

    FROM AGRICULTURAL A-1 TO A-2

    Rezone approximately four acres of Parcel 06-15-13-43 (44.89 Acres) to allow for a horse training and sale facility. The property is along CTH Y in the Town of Jefferson. (1882A-97 - Harold Hachtel)

    Rezone to create a 1.9 acre residential building site around existing farm buildings near N2265 Morningside Lane. Parcel 05-15-06-42 (31.330 Acres) is in the Town of Hebron. (1885A-97 - Bob Greener)

    Create a 1.25 acre rural residential building site from part of Parcel 08-13-13-12 (40 Acres). The property is near N8861 CTH G in the Town of Waterloo, on land currently owned by Alvin and Pearl Miller. (1887A-97 - Carl Eggert)

    Create an approximate 2 acre lot on CTH G from Parcel 08-13-12-43-001 (20 Acres). The property is in the Town of Waterloo and is currently owned by Alvin and Pearl Miller. (1888A-97 - Carl Eggert)

    Mr. Lehmann moved that Ordinance No. 97-07 be adopted. Seconded and carried by the following roll call:

    Ayes: Schreiber, Pieterick, Holterman, Smith, Lidholm, Buchanan, Schwoch, Wilson, Jaeger, Kramer, Zimdars, Hartwig, Hoeft, Curtin, Kovnesky, Kisow, Foskett, Thomsen, Turner, Weiss, Piper, Potter, Lehmann, Miller, Borland, Rupnow, Fuller, Maasz. Total 27.

    Noes: Schroedl, Groskopf. Total 2.

    Absent: Potter. Total 1.

    There being no further business, Mr. Buchanan moved that the Board adjourn. Seconded and carried at 11:27 a.m.